Answer: Tobacco was a product that helped change Native American lifestyles. They began to grow tobacco in large quantities and sell it for a profit which gave them economic stability. Settlers were also using tobacco as currency to trade with tribes. The Europeans, who had lower resistance against diseases than the Native Americans, contracted smallpox from tribes who had contact with European soldiers and traders. As a result, many Europeans settled here while others died or fled back to Europe because they didn't want to risk their health by living in this area with high smallpox rates (PBS).
In addition its importance as a food source, corn also played a ceremonial role in many tribes, with sacred corn pollen or cornmeal being used as ritual adornment and spiritual offerings. ... Many tribes, such as the Caddo and the Pueblo tribes, also have a Corn Dance among their tribal dance traditions.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes originated from Central and South America. They were first discovered by the Spanish in the sixteenth century. Introduced to Europe a little later, they quickly became a popular addition to many dishes. Once they made their way across the Atlantic Ocean, tomatoes were introduced into North America by European settlers who grew them as ornamental plants and for green sauce dishes like gazpacho.
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Tobacco, corn and tomatoes were initially originated from north and south America, Southern Mexico, and central America respectively. With the Columbia Exchange, the Americans had gifted certain staples such as corn and Secondary food crops like tomato, potato and smut.
Tobacco being another important drug was also transported to Europe, Asia and Africa. where it had a great impact on their health resulting in death due to excessive usage.
Where as corn being the important food for humans and the livestock, it was extensively cultivated across the word after Christopher Columbus introduced it in Europe. On the other hand, tomato was found in southern Mexico and other parts of south America which had a skeptical approach towards it by the natives till when the Europeans considered it as precious form of food and considered it as a fruit.
Columbia Exchange is the exchange of goods and people between Old World and New World in the Age of Exploration.
Staples are main components in something.
Secondary food crops are the food products that are either processed or converted from the original natural foods.
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